http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/rwanda/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Rwanda expanded 8.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, Rwanda GDP Growth Rate averaged 8.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.8 Percent in June of 2008 and a record low of 2.2 Percent in December of 2003. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Rwanda is one of the fastest growing economies in Central Africa. Although still poor and mostly agricultural (90% of the population is engaged in subsistence agriculture) the nation has made a significant progress in recent years. New industries such as tourism, cut flowers and fish farming have been gaining importance. The major source of foreign trade is coffee, tea, tin cassiterite, wolframite and pyrethrum. This page includes a chart with historical data for Rwanda GDP Growth Rate. National Institute of StatisticsSat, 26 May 2012 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mongolia/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mongolia expanded 14.90 in 2011. Historically, from 1991 until 2011, Mongolia GDP Growth Rate averaged 3.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.9 Percent in December of 2011 and a record low of -9.3 Percent in December of 1992. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Mongolia is a transition economy in Central Asia. Despite economic reforms and strong GDP growth in the last few years, 30% of the population still lives below the poverty line. Mongolia's economy is centered on mining and livestock agriculture. The nation is rich in mineral resources with copper, coal, molybdenum, tin, tungsten, and gold being the most important. Mongolia is the world's biggest producer of cashmere. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mongolia GDP Growth Rate. National Statistical office of MongoliaSat, 26 May 2012 15:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mongolia/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mongolia expanded 14.90 in 2011. Historically, from 1991 until 2011, Mongolia GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.9 Percent in December of 2011 and a record low of -9.3 Percent in December of 1992. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mongolia GDP Annual Growth Rate. National Statistical office of MongoliaSat, 26 May 2012 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sri-lanka/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sri Lanka expanded 8.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 2003 until 2011, Sri Lanka GDP Growth Rate averaged 6.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.6 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 1.5 Percent in March of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Sri Lanka is a developing economy off the southern coast of India. In spite of years of civil war, the country has recorded strong growth rates in recent years. The main sectors of the Sri Lanka's economy are tourism, tea export, apparel, textile and rice production. Remittances also constitute an important part of country's revenue. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka GDP Growth Rate. Central Bank of Sri LankaSat, 26 May 2012 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/angola/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Angola expanded 3.40 in 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, Angola GDP Growth Rate averaged 11.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.2 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of 2.4 Percent in December of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Angola is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Angola's economy is highly dependent on oil production which accounts for 85% of GDP. Still, despite its vast natural resources (diamonds, hydroelectric potential, and rich agricultural land) the country remains poor and a third of the population relies on subsistence agriculture. Corruption and public sector mismanagement are the main obstacles in lifting the poverty. This page includes a chart with historical data for Angola GDP Growth Rate. Ministerio das Financas AngolaSat, 26 May 2012 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/angola/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Angola expanded 3.40 percent in 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, Angola GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 11.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.2 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of 2.4 Percent in December of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Angola GDP Annual Growth Rate. Ministerio das Financas AngolaSat, 26 May 2012 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/morocco/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Morocco expanded 5.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 1999 until 2011, Morocco GDP Growth Rate averaged 6.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.2 Percent in March of 2008 and a record low of 0.5 Percent in December of 1999. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Morocco is the fifth largest economy in Africa. The service sector accounts for 50% of the GDP and mining, construction and manufacturing for an additional 25%. The major contributors to country's growth are tourism, telecoms, and textiles. Morocco is the world's third-largest producer of phosphorus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Morocco GDP Growth Rate. Haut Commissariat au PlanSat, 26 May 2012 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bangladesh/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bangladesh expanded 6.70 in 2010/11 fiscal year. Historically, from 1994 until 2011, Bangladesh GDP Growth Rate averaged 5.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.7 Percent in June of 2011 and a record low of 4.1 Percent in June of 1994. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Bangladesh is considered as a developing economy which has recorded GDP growth above 5% during the last few years. Microcredit has been a major driver of economic development in Bangladesh and although three fifths of Bangladeshis are employed in the agriculture sector, three quarters of exports revenues come from garment industry. The biggest obstacles to sustainable development in Bangladesh are overpopulation, poor infrastructure, corruption, political instability and a slow implementation of economic reforms. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh GDP Growth Rate. Bangladesh BankSat, 26 May 2012 15:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bangladesh/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bangladesh expanded 6.70 in 2010/11 fiscal year. Historically, from 1994 until 2011, Bangladesh GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 5.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.7 Percent in June of 2011 and a record low of 4.1 Percent in June of 1994. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh GDP Annual Growth Rate. Bangladesh BankSat, 26 May 2012 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/vietnam/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Vietnam expanded 4.00 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Vietnam GDP Growth Rate averaged 6.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.5 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of 3.1 Percent in March of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Vietnam is a developing economy in the Southeast Asia. In recent years, the nation has been rising as a leading agricultural exporter and an attractive foreign investment destination. Vietnam's key products are: rice, cashew nuts, black pepper, coffee, tea, fishery products and rubber. Manufacturing, information technology and high-tech industries constitute a fast growing part of the economy. Vietnam is also one of the largest oil producers in the region. This page includes a chart with historical data for Vietnam GDP Growth Rate. General Statistics Office Of VietnamSat, 26 May 2012 15:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/algeria/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Algeria expanded 4.00 percent in 2011. Historically, from 2001 until 2010, Algeria GDP Growth Rate averaged 3.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.7 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of 2.0 Percent in December of 2006. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Algerian economy is highly dependent on petroleum and natural gas exports. It is estimated that hydrocarbons account for roughly 60% of budget revenues, 30% of GDP, and over 95% of export earnings. Algeria has $150 billion in foreign currency reserves and a large stabilization fund. State dominance over the economy, corruption and bureaucracy continue to hamper further development and diversification of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Algeria GDP Growth Rate. Office National des StatistiquesSat, 26 May 2012 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/algeria/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Algeria expanded 4.00 percent in 2011. Historically, from 2001 until 2010, Algeria GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.7 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of 2.0 Percent in December of 2006. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Algeria GDP Annual Growth Rate. Office National des StatistiquesSat, 26 May 2012 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan expanded 3.04 percent in 2010/11 fiscal year. Historically, from 1952 until 2011, Pakistan GDP Growth Rate averaged 5.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.2 Percent in June of 1954 and a record low of -1.8 Percent in June of 1952. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Pakistan's economy has suffered in the past from decades of internal political disputes, a fast growing population, mixed levels of foreign investment, and a costly, ongoing confrontation with neighboring India. However, IMF-approved government policies, bolstered by foreign investment and renewed access to global markets, have generated solid macroeconomic recovery during the last decade. This page includes a chart with historical data for Pakistan GDP Growth Rate. Sat, 26 May 2012 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan expanded 3.04 percent in 2010/11 fiscal year. Historically, from 1952 until 2011, Pakistan GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 5.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.2 Percent in June of 1954 and a record low of -1.8 Percent in June of 1952. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Pakistan GDP Annual Growth Rate. Pakistan Bureau of StatisticsSat, 26 May 2012 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/egypt/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Egypt expanded 0.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 1992 until 2011, Egypt GDP Growth Rate averaged 4.1 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.3 Percent in March of 2008 and a record low of -4.2 Percent in March of 2011. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Egypt has one of the most developed and diversified economies in the Middle East. Agriculture (cotton, corn, sugarcane, fruit and vegetables, fodder, and rice), industry (textiles and clothing, chemicals, steel, consumer electronics and home appliances) and services (tourism) represent almost equal rates in national production. However, despite high levels of economic growth over the past few years, living conditions for the average Egyptian remain poor. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt GDP Growth Rate. Central Bank of EgyptSat, 26 May 2012 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/nigeria/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Nigeria expanded 7.68 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 2005 until 2011, Nigeria GDP Growth Rate averaged 6.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.6 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 4.5 Percent in March of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Nigeria is one of the most developed economies in Africa. The petroleum industry provides 95% of foreign trade earnings and about 80% of budget revenues. Yet, agriculture is the main source of revenue for two-thirds of the population. Still, more than 50% of Nigerians live in poverty with corruption and poor infrastructure as the main obstacles for future sustainable development. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nigeria GDP Growth Rate. National Bureau of StatisticsSat, 26 May 2012 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-arab-emirates/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates expanded 3.30 in 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates GDP Growth Rate averaged 6.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.9 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of -1.6 Percent in December of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. The United Arab Emirates has an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus. Successful efforts at economic diversification have reduced the portion of GDP based on oil and gas output to 25%. Since the discovery of oil in the UAE more than 30 years ago, the UAE has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates GDP Growth Rate. Sat, 26 May 2012 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-arab-emirates/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Arab Emirates expanded 3.30 in 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, the United Arab Emirates GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 6.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.9 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of -1.6 Percent in December of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates GDP Annual Growth Rate. Ministry of EconomySat, 26 May 2012 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/saudi-arabia/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia expanded 6.80 in 2011. Historically, from 1969 until 2011, Saudi Arabia GDP Growth Rate averaged 5.1 Percent reaching an all time high of 27.5 Percent in December of 1974 and a record low of -11.1 Percent in December of 1982. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy with strong government controls over major economic activities. It possesses more than 20% of the world's proven petroleum reserves, ranks as the largest exporter of petroleum, and plays a leading role in OPEC. The petroleum sector accounts for roughly 80% of budget revenues, 45% of GDP, and 90% of export earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia GDP Growth Rate. Sat, 26 May 2012 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/saudi-arabia/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Saudi Arabia expanded 6.80 percent in 2011. Historically, from 1969 until 2011, Saudi Arabia GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 5.1 Percent reaching an all time high of 27.5 Percent in December of 1974 and a record low of -11.1 Percent in December of 1982. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia GDP Annual Growth Rate. Saudi Arabian Monetary AgencySat, 26 May 2012 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/india/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India expanded 6.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter, previous year. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, India GDP Growth Rate averaged 7.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.8 Percent in December of 2003 and a record low of 1.6 Percent in December of 2002. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. India's diverse economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a multitude of services. Services are the major source of economic growth, accounting for more than half of India's output with less than one third of its labor force. The economy has posted an average growth rate of more than 7% in the decade since 1997, reducing poverty by about 10 percentage points. This page includes a chart with historical data for India GDP Growth Rate. India Central Statistical OrganizationSat, 26 May 2012 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/japan/current-account-to-gdpJapan reported a Current Account surplus of 2 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Japan Current Account to GDP averaged 2.6 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.8 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -1.0 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Current Account to GDP. IMFSat, 26 May 2012 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/china/current-account-to-gdpChina reported a Current Account surplus of 4 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, China Current Account to GDP averaged 2.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.6 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -3.7 Percent in December of 1985. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Current Account to GDP. the State Administration of Foreign ExchangeSat, 26 May 2012 15:16:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-kingdom/current-account-to-gdpThe United Kingdom reported a Current Account deficit of 1.9 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, the United Kingdom Current Account to GDP averaged -1.5500 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.9000 Percent in December of 1981 and a record low of -4.9000 Percent in December of 1989. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:58:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/current-account-to-gdpSweden reported a Current Account surplus of 7.2 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Sweden Current Account to GDP averaged 2.3700 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.2000 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -3.3000 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/finland/current-account-to-gdpFinland reported a Current Account deficit of 0.7 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Finland Current Account to GDP averaged 1.6000 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.8000 Percent in December of 2002 and a record low of -5.4000 Percent in December of 1991. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Finland Current Account to GDP. Fri, 25 May 2012 18:55:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/slovakia/current-account-to-gdpSlovakia reported a Current Account surplus of 0.1 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1993 until 2010, Slovakia Current Account to GDP averaged -5.0100 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.3000 Percent in December of 1994 and a record low of -9.9000 Percent in December of 1996. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Slovakia Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:54:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/slovenia/current-account-to-gdpSlovenia reported a Current Account deficit of 1.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1992 until 2010, Slovenia Current Account to GDP averaged -0.8500 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.8000 Percent in December of 1992 and a record low of -6.7000 Percent in December of 2008. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Slovenia Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:52:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/romania/current-account-to-gdpRomania reported a Current Account deficit of 4.4 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Romania Current Account to GDP averaged -3.4700 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.6000 Percent in December of 1988 and a record low of -13.4000 Percent in December of 2007. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:51:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/portugal/current-account-to-gdpPortugal reported a Current Account deficit of 6.4 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Portugal Current Account to GDP averaged -5.5000 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.1000 Percent in December of 1986 and a record low of -14.7000 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Portugal Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:50:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/poland/current-account-to-gdpPoland reported a Current Account deficit of 4.3 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Poland Current Account to GDP averaged -4.7600 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.3000 Percent in December of 1994 and a record low of -15.7000 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Poland Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:49:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/austria/current-account-to-gdpAustria reported a Current Account surplus of 1.9 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Austria Current Account to GDP averaged 0.0700 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.9000 Percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -5.1000 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Austria Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/netherlands/current-account-to-gdpNetherlands reported a Current Account surplus of 9.2 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Netherlands Current Account to GDP averaged 4.8000 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.4000 Percent in December of 1984 and a record low of -1.0000 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:42:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/hungary/current-account-to-gdpHungary reported a Current Account surplus of 1.4 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Hungary Current Account to GDP averaged -4.3700 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.1000 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -10.8000 Percent in December of 1993. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Hungary Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:41:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/luxembourg/current-account-to-gdpLuxembourg reported a Current Account surplus of 7.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1995 until 2010, Luxembourg Current Account to GDP averaged 9.8100 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.2000 Percent in December of 2000 and a record low of 5.3000 Percent in December of 2008. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Luxembourg Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:38:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/latvia/current-account-to-gdpLatvia reported a Current Account deficit of 1.2 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1992 until 2010, Latvia Current Account to GDP averaged -6.1400 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.9000 Percent in December of 1993 and a record low of -22.5000 Percent in December of 2006. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Latvia Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:37:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/italy/current-account-to-gdpItaly reported a Current Account deficit of 3.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Italy Current Account to GDP averaged -0.8800 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.2000 Percent in December of 1996 and a record low of -3.7000 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:35:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/france/current-account-to-gdpFrance reported a Current Account deficit of 2.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, France Current Account to GDP averaged 0.0300 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.7000 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -2.1000 Percent in December of 1982. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:33:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/greece/current-account-to-gdpGreece reported a Current Account deficit of 9.8 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Greece Current Account to GDP averaged -5.3400 Percent reaching an all time high of -0.1000 Percent in December of 1994 and a record low of -14.7000 Percent in December of 2008. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Greece Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:32:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/spain/current-account-to-gdpSpain reported a Current Account deficit of 3.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Spain Current Account to GDP averaged -2.9700 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.5000 Percent in December of 1986 and a record low of -10.0000 Percent in December of 2007. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:32:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/ireland/current-account-to-gdpIreland reported a Current Account surplus of 0.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Ireland Current Account to GDP averaged -1.9500 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.0000 Percent in December of 1993 and a record low of -13.4000 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:28:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/estonia/current-account-to-gdpEstonia reported a Current Account surplus of 3.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1993 until 2010, Estonia Current Account to GDP averaged -7.1900 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.5000 Percent in December of 2009 and a record low of -17.2000 Percent in December of 2007. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Estonia Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:27:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/germany/current-account-to-gdpGermany reported a Current Account surplus of 5.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Germany Current Account to GDP averaged 1.8300 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.4000 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -1.7000 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:26:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/current-account-to-gdpDenmark reported a Current Account surplus of 6.5 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Denmark Current Account to GDP averaged 0.4500 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.5000 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -6.0000 Percent in December of 1986. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:25:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/czech-republic/current-account-to-gdpCzech Republic reported a Current Account deficit of 2.9 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1995 until 2010, Czech Republic Current Account to GDP averaged -3.8600 Percent reaching an all time high of -0.7000 Percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -6.7000 Percent in December of 1996. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:22:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/bulgaria/current-account-to-gdpBulgaria reported a Current Account surplus of 0.9 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Bulgaria Current Account to GDP averaged -5.3200 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.0000 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -25.2000 Percent in December of 2007. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:20:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/belgium/current-account-to-gdpBelgium reported a Current Account deficit of 0.8 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Belgium Current Account to GDP averaged 2.1200 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.5000 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -4.0000 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:20:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/government-debt-to-gdpThe United States recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 103.00 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1940 until 2010, the United States Government Debt To GDP averaged 59.4000 Percent reaching an all time high of 121.7000 Percent in September of 1946 and a record low of 32.5000 Percent in September of 1981. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Government Debt To GDP.U.S. Bureau of Public DebtFri, 25 May 2012 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/current-account-to-gdpThe United States reported a Current Account deficit of 3.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, the United States Current Account to GDP averaged -2.6700 Percent reaching an all time high of 0.2000 Percent in December of 1981 and a record low of -6.0000 Percent in December of 2006. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Current Account to GDP.Bureau of Economic AnalysisFri, 25 May 2012 17:54:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/new-zealand/current-account-to-gdpNew Zealand reported a Current Account deficit of 4.3 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2010/11 fiscal year. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, New Zealand Current Account to GDP averaged -5.0100 Percent reaching an all time high of -0.9000 Percent in December of 1988 and a record low of -8.9000 Percent in December of 1984. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Current Account to GDP.Statistics New ZealandFri, 25 May 2012 17:42:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/new-zealand/government-debt-to-gdpNew Zealand recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 37.00 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1985 until 2010, New Zealand Government Debt To GDP averaged 41.5000 Percent reaching an all time high of 71.6000 Percent in December of 1986 and a record low of 17.4000 Percent in December of 2007. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Government Debt To GDP.International Monetary Fund Fri, 25 May 2012 17:23:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/colombia/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Colombia decreased 0.90 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 1991 until 2012, Colombia Industrial Production averaged 2.4200 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.7000 Percent in March of 1998 and a record low of -22.7000 Percent in March of 1999. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Colombia Industrial Production.DANEFri, 25 May 2012 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mexico/current-accountMexico reported a current account deficit equivalent to 3.5 Billion USD in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1960 until 2012, Mexico Current Account averaged -2200.3200 Billion USD reaching an all time high of 2173.8000 Billion USD in March of 1984 and a record low of -7908.4000 Billion USD in September of 1994. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Current Account.Bank of MexicoFri, 25 May 2012 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mexico/importsMexico imports were worth 30482 Million USD in April of 2012. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Mexico Imports averaged 10170.3300 Million USD reaching an all time high of 32293.0000 Million USD in August of 2011 and a record low of 478.0000 Million USD in January of 1983. Mexico is the biggest importer in Latin America. Mexico imports mainly metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, car parts for assembly, repair parts for motor vehicles and aircrafts. Its main import partner is United States. Mexico also imports from European Union, China and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports.INEGIFri, 25 May 2012 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mexico/balance-of-tradeMexico reported a trade surplus equivalent to 560 Million USD in April of 2012. Historically, from 1985 until 2012, Mexico Balance of Trade averaged -403.2400 Million USD reaching an all time high of 1457.0000 Million USD in March of 2011 and a record low of -3292.3100 Million USD in October of 2008. Mexico is the biggest exporter and importer in Latin America. Mexican trade is fully integrated with that of its North American partners: close to 86% of Mexican exports and 50% of its imports are traded with The United States and Canada. Mexico’s major exports are: manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee and cotton. Mexico imports mainly metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery and electrical equipment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Balance of Trade.INEGIFri, 25 May 2012 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mexico/exportsMexico exports were worth 31042 Million USD in April of 2012. Historically, from 1985 until 2012, Mexico Exports averaged 11374.1300 Million USD reaching an all time high of 31540.0000 Million USD in March of 2012 and a record low of 1156.5000 Million USD in July of 1986. Mexico is the biggest exporter in Latin America. Mexico’s major exports are: manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee and cotton. Mexican trade is fully integrated with that of its North American partners: 82% of Mexican exports are with the United States. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Exports.INEGIFri, 25 May 2012 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mexico/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in Mexico was last reported at 5 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Mexico Unemployment Rate averaged 3.6400 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.9300 Percent in May of 2009 and a record low of 2.2200 Percent in January of 2004. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Unemployment Rate.INEGIFri, 25 May 2012 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/austria/consumer-confidenceIn Austria, consumer confidence improved to -11 in April of 2012 from -34 in March of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Austria Consumer Confidence averaged -4.1200 reaching an all time high of 33.0000 in June of 2007 and a record low of -56.0000 in January of 2009. In Austria, the consumer confidence barometer measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy in the next 12 months. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend.http://www.oenb.at/isaweb/dyna1.do?lang=EN&go=initHierarchieFri, 25 May 2012 16:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/portugal/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Portugal decreased 5.80 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Portugal Industrial Production averaged -1.3000 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.9000 Percent in May of 2006 and a record low of -15.5000 Percent in January of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Portugal Industrial Production.Instituto Nacional de EstatisticaFri, 25 May 2012 16:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/indonesia/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Indonesia increased 2.70 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Indonesia Industrial Production averaged 2.8300 Percent reaching an all time high of 34.5000 Percent in January of 2001 and a record low of -25.4300 Percent in May of 1998. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Industrial Production.Badan Pusat Statistik IndonesiaFri, 25 May 2012 15:51:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/belgium/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Belgium decreased 7.70 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 1991 until 2012, Belgium Industrial Production averaged 2.2600 Percent EUR reaching an all time high of 19.6000 Percent EUR in January of 2001 and a record low of -20.1000 Percent EUR in April of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Industrial Production.BelgostatFri, 25 May 2012 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in Denmark was last reported at 0.60 percent. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Denmark Interest Rate averaged 3.9200 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.0000 Percent in November of 1992 and a record low of 0.6000 Percent in May of 2012. In Denmark, interest rates decisions are taken by the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Denmark (Danmarks Nationalbank). The main interest rate is the lending rate. The Danish central bank follows the path set by the ECB and the lending rate will be raised or lowered when the ECB changes the refinance rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Interest Rate.Danish Central BankFri, 25 May 2012 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-arab-emirates/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in the United Arab Emirates was recorded at 0.80 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, the United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate averaged 2.6800 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.3000 Percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -1.6000 Percent in January of 2011. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate.Ministry of EconomyFri, 25 May 2012 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/venezuela/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Venezuela was recorded at 23.80 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1973 until 2012, Venezuela Inflation Rate averaged 26.5000 Percent reaching an all time high of 115.1800 Percent in September of 1996 and a record low of 3.2200 Percent in January of 1973. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Venezuela Inflation Rate.Central Bank of VenezuelaFri, 25 May 2012 14:14:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/tanzania/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Tanzania was recorded at 18.70 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Tanzania Inflation Rate averaged 7.3300 Percent reaching an all time high of 19.8000 Percent in December of 2011 and a record low of 3.4000 Percent in February of 2003. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Tanzania Inflation Rate.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)Fri, 25 May 2012 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/taiwan/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Taiwan was recorded at 1.44 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1982 until 2012, Taiwan Inflation Rate averaged 1.7300 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.0600 Percent in August of 1994 and a record low of -2.3300 Percent in July of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Taiwan Inflation Rate.National Statistics Republic of China (Taiwan) Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sri-lanka/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Sri Lanka was recorded at 6.10 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, Sri Lanka Inflation Rate averaged 10.3600 Percent reaching an all time high of 28.2000 Percent in June of 2008 and a record low of 0.7000 Percent in September of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Inflation Rate.Department of Census and StatisticsFri, 25 May 2012 14:09:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/qatar/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Qatar was recorded at 1.10 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Qatar Inflation Rate averaged 4.4900 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.5900 Percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -9.9600 Percent in December of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Qatar Inflation Rate.Qatar Statistics AuthorityFri, 25 May 2012 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/peru/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Peru was recorded at 4.10 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1991 until 2012, Peru Inflation Rate averaged 121.8000 Percent reaching an all time high of 6932.4000 Percent in January of 1991 and a record low of -1.1200 Percent in February of 2002. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Peru Inflation Rate.Instituto Nacional De EstadistaFri, 25 May 2012 14:06:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/ghana/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Ghana was recorded at 9.10 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, Ghana Inflation Rate averaged 18.0200 Percent reaching an all time high of 63.0000 Percent in March of 2001 and a record low of 0.4000 Percent in May of 1999. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ghana Inflation Rate.Ghana Statistical ServiceFri, 25 May 2012 13:53:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/algeria/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Algeria was recorded at 11.00 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Algeria Inflation Rate averaged 4.1600 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.0000 Percent in April of 2012 and a record low of 0.5800 Percent in June of 2006. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Algeria Inflation Rate.Office National des StatistiquesFri, 25 May 2012 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/morocco/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Morocco was recorded at 1.20 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Morocco Inflation Rate averaged 1.7800 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.2000 Percent in May of 2008 and a record low of -1.6000 Percent in December of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Morocco Inflation Rate.Bank Al-MaghribFri, 25 May 2012 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/mongolia/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Mongolia was recorded at 17.80 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2007 until 2012, Mongolia Inflation Rate averaged 12.5600 Percent reaching an all time high of 31.9000 Percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -1.9000 Percent in September of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mongolia Inflation Rate.MongolbankFri, 25 May 2012 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/hong-kong/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Hong Kong was recorded at 4.70 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1981 until 2012, Hong Kong Inflation Rate averaged 4.6200 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.0000 Percent in October of 1981 and a record low of -6.1000 Percent in August of 1999. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Hong Kong Inflation Rate.Census & Statistics DepartmentFri, 25 May 2012 13:34:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/chile/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Chile was recorded at 3.50 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Chile Inflation Rate averaged 11.3200 Percent reaching an all time high of 38.2900 Percent in June of 1980 and a record low of -1.3000 Percent in January of 2010. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Chile Inflation Rate.Instituto Nacional de EstadistaFri, 25 May 2012 13:32:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/botswana/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Botswana was recorded at 7.50 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Botswana Inflation Rate averaged 8.5600 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.1000 Percent in August of 2008 and a record low of 5.0000 Percent in November of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Inflation Rate.Central Statistics Office BotswanaFri, 25 May 2012 13:27:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/consumer-confidenceIn Denmark, consumer confidence declined to -0.4 in May of 2012 from 0.6 in April of 2012. Historically, from 1974 until 2012, Denmark Consumer Confidence averaged -0.7000 reaching an all time high of 15.5000 in January of 2006 and a record low of -22.0000 in December of 1988. In Denmark, the consumer confidence indicator analyzes the consumer climate through questions about the economic situation as perceived by consumers at a given time concerning both the general economic situation in Denmark and the financial situation of the family. At present an omnibus survey consists of a sample of about 1,500 persons, drawn from a population of persons aged 16-74 years residing in Denmark. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Consumer Confidence.Statistics DenmarkFri, 25 May 2012 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/belgium/consumer-confidenceIn Belgium, consumer confidence improved to -10 in May of 2012 from -12 in April of 2012. Historically, from 1988 until 2012, Belgium Consumer Confidence averaged -6.1700 reaching an all time high of 16.0000 in August of 2000 and a record low of -27.0000 in July of 1993. In Belgium, the consumer confidence indicator supplies concise information on consumers’ confidence regarding the progress of the economy. The survey is based on a sample of 1600 consumers and is conducted by the National Bank of Belgium. The questions concern both the overall macroeconomic situation in Belgium and the financial position and spending patterns of the interviewees. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Consumer Confidence.National Bank of BelgiumFri, 25 May 2012 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/greece/consumer-confidenceIn Greece, consumer confidence improved to -78.7 in April of 2012 from -79.3 in March of 2012. Historically, from 2006 until 2012, Greece Consumer Confidence averaged -50.2100 reaching an all time high of -22.0000 in October of 2007 and a record low of -83.8000 in October of 2011. In Greece, The Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) Consumer Confidence Indicator measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page includes a chart with historical data for Greece Consumer Confidence.European Commission/IOBEFri, 25 May 2012 13:14:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/israel/consumer-confidenceIn Israel, consumer confidence improved to -21% in April of 2012 from -23% in March of 2012. Historically, from 2011 until 2012, Israel Consumer Confidence averaged -18.9000 reaching an all time high of -12.6500 in June of 2011 and a record low of -24.2000 in August of 2011. Consumer Confidence Survey in Israel gathers information on general assessments of the economic situation and expectations for change in the situation among the population aged 21 and over, as well as information about savings plans and making large purchases in the near future. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Consumer Confidence.Central Bureau of StatisticsFri, 25 May 2012 13:12:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/denmark/business-confidenceIn Denmark, business confidence improved to 4 in April of 2012 from 2 in March of 2012. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Denmark Business Confidence averaged -0.0700 reaching an all time high of 14.0000 in September of 2006 and a record low of -35.0000 in April of 2009. In Denmark, the Denmark Statistics tendency survey provides information on the current situation as well as expectations for the coming three months for the manufacturing industries. The most important variables used in the business confidence survey are production, employment, new orders, sales prices, investment plans and limits to production. This page includes a chart with historical data for Denmark Business Confidence.Statistics DenmarkFri, 25 May 2012 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/hungary/business-confidenceIn Hungary, business confidence declined to -9 in April of 2012 from -8.1 in March of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Hungary Business Confidence averaged -7.8400 reaching an all time high of 6.1000 in November of 1997 and a record low of -37.7000 in March of 2009. In Hungary, GKI Economic Research business confidence index measures the level of optimism that people who run companies have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects. GKI approaches 5-6 thousand companies with legal status employing more than 20 persons each month. Out of them, some 1000-1200 undertakings respond to its questionnaire. . This page includes a chart with historical data for Hungary Business Confidence.GKI Economic Research Co.Fri, 25 May 2012 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/hungary/consumer-confidenceIn Hungary, consumer confidence improved to -48.8 in April of 2012 from -49.9 in March of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Hungary Consumer Confidence averaged -33.3700 reaching an all time high of 0.5000 in August of 2002 and a record low of -72.3000 in April of 2009. In Hungary, GKI Economic Research consumer confidence index measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The consumer confidence index is calculated from responses given to questions concerning the actual and the expected financial position of households, the actual and the expected economic situation of the country, and the purchase of higher value consumer durables. This page includes a chart with historical data for Hungary Consumer Confidence.GKI Economic Research Co.Fri, 25 May 2012 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/thailand/business-confidenceIn Thailand, business confidence declined to 61.9 in the second quarter of 2012 from 67 in the first quarter of 2012. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Thailand Business Confidence averaged 56.1400 reaching an all time high of 79.4000 in March of 2004 and a record low of 26.0000 in March of 1998. In Thailand, the Business Expectation Index measures the level of optimism that people who run companies have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects. Index higher than 50, shows that the majority of businessmen expect economic condition to be good in the next quarter and next year. The survey is based on the sample of around 1800 Thai businessman. This page includes a chart with historical data for Thailand Business Confidence.Bureau of Trade and Economic IndicesFri, 25 May 2012 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/business-confidenceIn Sweden, business confidence declined to 11 in April of 2012 from 12 in March of 2012. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Sweden Business Confidence averaged 9.2800 reaching an all time high of 33.0000 in February of 2011 and a record low of -31.0000 in December of 2008. In Sweden, the confidence indicator for the business sector is intended to provide a quick qualitative indication of actual outcomes, current situation and future expectations of Swedish companies. The variables in the survey include new orders, output, and employment. The survey covers 6,000 firms in the business sector. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Business Confidence.National Institute of Economic ResearchFri, 25 May 2012 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/india/consumer-confidenceIn India, consumer confidence improved to 81.2 in the second half of 2011 from 62.8 in the first half of 2011. Historically, from 1995 until 2011, India Consumer Confidence averaged 63.7800 reaching an all time high of 86.6000 in December of 2007 and a record low of 34.3000 in December of 1997. In India, the twice annual MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence analyzes prevailing consumer perceptions of economic conditions for the next six-months. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Consumer Confidence.MastercardFri, 25 May 2012 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/spain/business-confidenceIn Spain, business confidence improved to -14.2 in January of 2012 from -19 in October of 2011. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Spain Business Confidence averaged -3.4200 reaching an all time high of 13.4000 in January of 2007 and a record low of -27.6000 in April of 2009. In Spain, the Business Confidence Indicator (ICE - Indicador de Confianza Empresarial) measures the level of optimism that business leaders have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects. Business confidence surveys can provide useful signs about the current condition of the economy, because companies often have information about consumer demand sooner than government statisticians do. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Business Confidence.High Council of Chambers of CommerceFri, 25 May 2012 12:34:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/philippines/balance-of-tradePhilippines reported a trade deficit equivalent to 1069 Million USD in March of 2012. Historically, from 2002 until 2012, Philippines Balance of Trade averaged -474.0700 Million USD reaching an all time high of 751.0000 Million USD in September of 2010 and a record low of -1648.0000 Million USD in November of 2011. Philippines is a major exporter of electronic products like processors, chips and hard drives (more than 50% of total exports revenues). Other major exports include apparel and clothing accessories, coconut oil, woodcrafts and furniture. Philippines imports mostly electronic products, mineral fuels, lubricants, transport equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, iron and steel. Main trading partners are Japan, United States, China, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. . This page includes a chart with historical data for Philippines Balance of Trade.The National Statistics Office (NSO)Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/philippines/importsPhilippines imports were worth 5371 Million USD in March of 2012. Historically, from 2002 until 2012, Philippines Imports averaged 4132.4800 Million USD reaching an all time high of 5848.0000 Million USD in July of 2008 and a record low of 2226.0000 Million USD in January of 2002. Philippines imports mostly: electronic products, mineral fuels, lubricants, transport equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, iron and steel. Main imports partners are Japan, United States, China, South Korea and Singapore. This page includes a chart with historical data for Philippines Imports.The National Statistics Office (NSO)Fri, 25 May 2012 11:58:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/france/consumer-confidenceIn France, consumer confidence improved to 90 in May of 2012 from 89 in April of 2012. Historically, from 1972 until 2012, France Consumer Confidence averaged 100.0900 reaching an all time high of 128.0000 in May of 1973 and a record low of 77.0000 in June of 2008. In France, the consumer confidence survey measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Consumer Confidence.INSEE Fri, 25 May 2012 11:55:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/italy/consumer-confidenceIn Italy, consumer confidence improved to 95.2 in May of 2012 from 94.3 in April of 2012. Historically, from 1982 until 2012, Italy Consumer Confidence averaged 111.9000 reaching an all time high of 130.6000 in November of 1988 and a record low of 94.0000 in April of 1993. In Italy, 2000 Italian consumers are surveyed each month by ISTAT to collect information on the overall economic situation and the consumers’ personal conditions. Questions particularly refer to assessments and forecasts on the Italian situation, the employment, the households’ economic conditions, the suitability of saving, the spending purposes and the expected purchase of several durable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Consumer Confidence.ISAE/ISTATFri, 25 May 2012 11:53:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/poland/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in Poland was last reported at 12.9 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Poland Unemployment Rate averaged 13.6900 Percent reaching an all time high of 20.7000 Percent in February of 2003 and a record low of 0.3000 Percent in January of 1990. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Poland Unemployment Rate.Central Statistical Office (GUS)Fri, 25 May 2012 11:47:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/poland/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in Poland increased 5.50 percent in April of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Poland Annual Retail Sales averaged 9.0200 Percent reaching an all time high of 30.6000 Percent in April of 2004 and a record low of -14.4000 Percent in April of 2005. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Poland Annual Retail Sales.Fri, 25 May 2012 11:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/italy/retail-salesRetail Sales in Italy decreased 0.20 percent in March of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Italy Retail Sales averaged 0.0500 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.2000 Percent in June of 2004 and a record low of -2.2000 Percent in July of 2004. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Retail Sales.ISTATFri, 25 May 2012 11:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/italy/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in Italy increased 1.70 percent in March of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Italy Annual Retail Sales averaged 0.5500 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.4000 Percent in August of 2005 and a record low of -6.6000 Percent in April of 2005. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Annual Retail Sales.ISTATFri, 25 May 2012 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/austria/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Austria increased 0.80 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Austria Industrial Production averaged 2.7300 Percent EUR reaching an all time high of 11.1000 Percent EUR in January of 2001 and a record low of -15.1800 Percent EUR in May of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Austria Industrial Production.Statistik AustriaFri, 25 May 2012 11:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/singapore/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Singapore decreased 0.30 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Singapore Industrial Production averaged 6.8800 Percent reaching an all time high of 58.6000 Percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -32.2000 Percent in March of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Industrial Production.Singapore Economic Development BoardFri, 25 May 2012 11:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-korea/consumer-confidenceIn South Korea, consumer confidence improved to 105 in May of 2012 from 104 in April of 2012. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, South Korea Consumer Confidence averaged 100.1100 reaching an all time high of 117.0000 in October of 2009 and a record low of 81.0000 in December of 2008. In South Korea, The Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Consumer Confidence.Bank of KoreaFri, 25 May 2012 11:38:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/japan/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Japan was recorded at 0.40 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1971 until 2012, Japan Inflation Rate averaged 2.8500 Percent reaching an all time high of 24.9000 Percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -2.5000 Percent in October of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Inflation Rate.Ministry of Internal Affairs & CommunicationsFri, 25 May 2012 11:36:00 GMT